We present a collection of the 10 most beautiful national parks in the world – in the United States, in Africa, and beyond, you can enjoy unparalleled natural beauty!
The most beautiful national parks – Yellowstone, USA
Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is the first national park in the world, and definitively one of the most beautiful national parks. The park covers more than 8,000 square kilometers of lakes and gorges, rivers and mountains. There are also active geysers present. The best time to visit is in summer – winter temperatures can reach a depth of -54 ° C.
The most beautiful national parks – Kruger Park in South Africa
One of the largest reserves in Africa, Kruger is situated near Nelspruit in the northern part of Africa. If you want a safari, then you are in the right place. Not only can you see rhino, buffalo and giraffes here, but half of all species of birds in the country can be found here in Kruger. A trip to one of the most beautiful national parks in the world will certainly be useful.
Fiordland National Park in New Zealand
Waterfalls, glaciers and fjords are part of the landscape of one of the most beautiful national parks in New Zealand. The park covers an area of 12,500 square kilometers and is home to dolphins, seals, budgies, and of course, the national symbol of New Zealand – kiwi birds.
Kakadu National Park in Australia
Kakadu National Park is the name of this magnificent park in Australia. The park has an area that is larger than smaller countries, like Slovenia. The indigenous population lived in the country for 40,000 years – their rock paintings can be admired in many rocks and caves.
Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal
The Sagarmatha National Park is in Nepal, covering the southern part of the mountain of Everest. It is the home of hawks, the Himalayan black bear, the snow leopard, and the red panda.
Croatia – National Park Plitvice Lakes
If you are planning a summer holiday in Croatia, you should not miss the National Park Plitvice Lakes. More than 900,000 visitors per year visit this beautiful spot of nature. More than 16 different lakes in blues and greens offer beautiful views for tourists – an admirable national park and one of the most beautiful in Europe.
Galapagos National Park
Wildlife is the main reason why you need to visit the Galapagos Islands. There are over 15 different types of turtles, iguana and birds, penguins and tropical fish on the islands – all this and more you can see in the Galapagos.
Kaziranga National Park in India
Located in the Golaghat and Nagaon regions, India, this is one of the most beautiful national parks and is home to a large number of tigers and rhinos. Elephants, buffalo and other mammals are a major attraction drawing tourists from around the world.
Virunga National Park in Congo
Lake, forest, volcano, glacier – this national park has everything you could want from nature. It was founded in 1925 and is the first national park in Africa. Gorillas and other endangered animals can be seen by visitors.
Tikal National Park in Guatemala
One of the most important national parks and most beautiful parks in the world is Tikal National Park in Guatemala, which displays archaeological remains of the Mayan civilization in a natural environment. The difference between this and other reserves is that in this case the major attraction is man-made (many years ago).